Ripple Prime Exec Explains Importance of Binance Listing for RLUSD

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Ripple USD stablecoin approved for Binance spot pairs and margin trading.
XRP price falls below $1.35 amid market consolidation.
SBI Ripple Asia advances XRP-linked bond structures for startups.
Ripple CEO plans further acquisitions to expand ecosystem.

Eleven days after Binance listed Ripple USD (RLUSD), its significance is becoming clearer. Ripple Prime executive Mike Higgins noted that the stablecoin is now live on Binance spot pairs and approved as collateral for perpetual futures. This listing under the XRP Ledger integration goes beyond visibility, offering traders new ways to use RLUSD in trading and margin positions. Market watchers are paying close attention to XRP price movements.

Binance Adds Ripple USD Stablecoin

Eleven days after Binance listed Ripple USD (RLUSD), more clarity has emerged.
According to Mike Higgins, BD/CD at Ripple Prime, the key development is its collateral status.

Higgins explained that RLUSD is now not only visible on Binance spot pairs but also approved as eligible margin for perpetual futures.
This occurs as part of the broader XRP Ledger integration, which connects the stablecoin to XRP-based infrastructure.

ICYMI: @binance listed RLUSD on the XRPL — live for spot pairs and approved as collateral for perpetual futures. What does that unlock for Ripple Prime clients?
✔️RLUSD can now be posted as eligible margin on one of the largest global derivatives venues
✔️Greater capital…
— Mike Higgins (@mikehiggins) February 23, 2026

The listing allows traders to use RLUSD in more advanced trading setups, giving the token both liquidity and functional utility.
It also marks a move beyond simple token visibility, showing how stablecoins can serve as collateral in derivative markets.

XRP Price Trends Amid Market Movements

XRP has extended losses, trading below the $1.35 mark.
The price faced hurdles near $1.3650 and $1.3760, forming resistance zones on the hourly chart.

XRP failed to stay above $1.3880 and dropped below $1.3750 and $1.3650, entering a short-term bearish range.
A low of $1.3275 was reached, and the price is consolidating below the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement of the swing from $1.4244 to $1.3275.

Resistance levels include $1.3650, $1.3750, and the $1.40 mark.
Support levels are near $1.3275, $1.3200, and $1.3050, with potential further declines if $1.3200 fails to hold.

I am very confident that by March 16 we will see #XRP at $15 and by mid May at $70. pic.twitter.com/dDNMwGSXHp
— CryptoBull (@CryptoBull2020) February 22, 2026

Some analysts remain bullish, comparing XRP to past market cycles.
Others warn that predictions such as $15 or $70 per coin in the next months may be unrealistic given current market conditions.

Ripple Expands Ecosystem Through Acquisitions

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirmed the company will continue acquiring firms to develop the ecosystem.
He noted that Ripple has spent up to $3 billion on acquisitions, aiming to enhance the XRP Ledger network and related infrastructure.

These moves are part of a strategy to strengthen blockchain settlement systems and support liquidity for XRP-based products.
The focus remains on connecting traditional finance with blockchain-powered solutions, including stablecoins and bonds.

SBI Ripple Asia Advances XRP-Linked Bond Structures

SBI Ripple Asia, a joint venture between SBI Holdings and Ripple Labs, is working on bond structures tied to XRP infrastructure.
The initiative follows a memorandum of understanding signed with Asia Web3 Alliance Japan on February 20, 2026.

The agreement supports startups building on the XRP Ledger, covering regulatory compliance, system integration, security, and scalability.
Bonds linked to XRP suggest blockchain networks are being tested for broader financial applications beyond token transfers.

These developments indicate Ripple’s focus on integrating XRP into mainstream finance while providing additional tools for traders and investors.